Transportation: This highland village is located 53 km west of Yusufeli. There is transportation provided by commercial vehicles on the 20 km. gravel road between Yusufeli and Sarigol. To make the trip down the 33 km dirt road from Sarigol to the village, you will need to rent a car. The campsite at Dilberduzu can only be reached by a 10 km hike down a narrow path.
Description: Situated at 3200 m. the village has basic services such as a fountain, electricity and a health clinic as well as a small market, teahouse, restaurant, bakery and a butcher. Yaylalar Village is a central stopping point for climbers going to Kackar Mountain. Provisions for the climb and pack animals to carry them may be rented here. The nearest campsite to Mt. Kackar is Dilberduzu (3328 m).
There are no facilities at Dilberduzu but the water is plentiful and ice-cold. It is dangerous to go beyond Dilberduzu without a guide. Wildlife that can be seen in the area include lynx, bear, mountain goat, wolf, jackal and fox. On the way to Yaylalar, in the village of Altiparmak is the Church of Altiparmak (Borhal), which is open to the public. There are also silk rugs woven in the village which can be bought.
Accommodation – Food and Drink: One can stay in Sarigol, where there are a number of bed and breakfast places as well as other services such as a post office, toilets and electricity. The village also has a small market, teahouse, bakery, restaurant and a butcher.